Author: Emman Ovuakporie

..nabs drug kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ over drug shipment; couple, 2 daughters, family friend detained for running drug ring; recovers $17.7million travelers’ cheques in children books going to Malaysia Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents going to the United Kingdom and Saudi…

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of new Commissioners of Police to Borno, Cross River, Ondo, Osun, and Jigawa states. Egbetokun charged the new commissioners to uphold the principles of professionalism and quality leadership towards ensuring their various states are rid of criminal elements who threaten national security. According to…

A devotee of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Joshua Olusanya, has emerged the first person to win the Guinness World record in longest marathon trumpet blowing, which he played for 25 hours, 30 minutes and 36 seconds. He achieved the record in Lagos on 9th May 2025. Sharing his testimony during the…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has disclosed why he rejected an invitation from an African head of state who sought divine healing for an undisclosed ailment. According to him, the head of state had tried various medical interventions to no avail and was advised to seek prayers…

Israel managed to find and kill a top Revolutionary Guards commander despite his forswearing of communication methods that aided Israeli assassinations before, his daughter revealed, amid allegations that Israel used WhatsApp to track down its targets. “My father’s location changed every few hours. He carried no smart devices or phones. Security protocols were followed, yet…

Iluelogbo Grammar School Old Students Association, IGSOSA, at the weekend elected Engr Adidi David Owhairuoro as its president. Owhairuoro an indigene of Aviara in Isoko South Local Government in Delta emerged president in a keenly contested online electoral process. In his acceptance speech, the president-elect appreciated all those who contested with him and members promising…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at its retail outlets in Abuja. NNPCL filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory, including those at Zone 6, Kubwa Expressway and Wuse Zone 4, adjusted their prices from ₦945 to ₦910 per litre…

The Federal Government has negotiated the cost of the Iddo Bridge rehabilitation from an initial N27bn to N17bn. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this known to journalists during an inspection of the bridge on Friday in Lagos. He said, “Julius Berger quoted, I think, N27 billion or thereabout, but after much negotiation…